What are some words that come to mind when you think about transitions in your…
child development
A Lesson Learned from Physical Therapy and How It Applies to Coddling Kids
A funny thing happened on my way to stronger knees. I had just barely begun…
Dear Santa: Here’s What I Want for Children
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to wish lists and goals. So, with…
Learned Helplessness: Let’s Not Foster It in Children!
Here are some of the tasks teachers have told me today’s children are unable to…
Making a Mess of Human Development: The Terrible Impact of Our Choices for Children
The other day I read an article that literally made me cry. I thought I’d…
Fostering Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: Are We Doing It Wrong?
Buzzwords and goals come and go in every field. In the early childhood field, self-regulation…
When Did Parenting Become Overparenting?
This morning as I listened to yet another report about the university cheating scandal, I…
Are Young Children Really OK with More Academics?
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article in Chalkbeat titled “Kindergarten classes are…
Please Help Spread the Word About Screen Time
A colleague in London sent me a newspaper article about the cot (crib, here in…
In Defense of Active Learning: Teaching Children the Way They Learn
I once heard a workshop leader say, “We often set up environments for children that…